10 Questions
Which term is sometimes referred to as the deviation?
Residual
What is the difference between residuals and errors?
Residuals can be calculated but errors cannot
What is another name for a probability curve?
Normal error distribution
What is the most probable value in a measurement?
Most probable value
What would the results of an infinite number of measurements theoretically fall along?
Bell-shaped curve
What is the formula for calculating residuals?
Residuals = Measured value - Most probable value
Explain the difference between residuals and errors.
Residuals can be calculated whereas errors cannot because there is no way of knowing true values.
What is the shape of the curve that the residuals would theoretically fall along?
A smooth bell-shaped curve called a probability curve (also called the Gauss curve or the normal error distribution curve).
What is another term for the deviation?
Residual
What is the definition of the residual?
The difference between any measured value of a quantity and its most probable value.
Test your knowledge on residuals and deviations in civil engineering surveying with this quiz. Explore the concept of residuals and their significance in measuring quantities accurately. Perfect for civil engineering students looking to enhance their understanding of fundamental surveying principles.
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